The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Denver Broncos this Sunday, January 1, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Fans can find important information and reminders regarding Sunday's game below.
Game Entertainment
Singer-songwriter Symonne Sparks will sing the national anthem while the Leawood Police Department will present the colors. The flyover will be conducted by a KC-135 Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, Kansas.
Parking and Traffic
Parking lots for Sunday's game open at 7:30 a.m. All parking passes must be purchased in advance at www.chiefs.com/stadium/parking/ as payments will not be accepted at the parking tollgates. Fans should access all tickets and passes through www.mychiefsaccount.com or the Chiefs Mobile app prior to arrival. Tickets and parking passes are mobile only and fans are encouraged to save to their mobile wallet for easy access. Fans can track traffic and construction through the KC Scout camera network at www.kcscout.com/ or can get real-time traffic updates on the WAZE app. Fans are encouraged to plan ahead and arrive early.
Tune In
Fans who are unable to attend Sunday's game can tune in to WDAF-FM (106.5 The Wolf), the Home of the Chiefs Radio Network, as "Voice of the Chiefs" Mitch Holthus, former Chiefs WR Danan Hughes and sideline reporter Josh Klingler call the action. Tico Sports will produce a Spanish-language broadcast on KPRS Hot 103 Jamz HD2 (103.3.2 FM) and on KSSA La Ke Buena (105.9 FM) featuring Enrique Morales, Oscar Monterroso and sideline reporter Hannah Bassham. Both radio broadcasts are also available to stream on the Chiefs Mobile app within a 50-mile radius of the Kansas City metro area. Sunday's game will be broadcast on CBS (KCTV locally) where play-by-play announcer Greg Gumbel, analyst Adam Archuleta, and sideline reporter AJ Ross will deliver the call.
Stadium Gates and Mobile Entry
All GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium gates will open at 10 a.m. for the noon kickoff. Gates for guests with tickets on the CommunityAmerica Club Level will open at 9:30 a.m. Guests are reminded to access their mobile tickets and parking passes in advance of the event and add them to their mobile wallet for expedited entry.
Faith and Family Chapel presented by Life Church
Returning for an eighth season, the Kansas City Chiefs will offer the non-denominational pregame Faith and Family Chapel service for fans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium who may miss their normal Sunday worship opportunities due to Chiefs games. Presented by Life Church of East Kansas City, the service is held in the east portion of the Pavilion on the south side of the stadium every week there is a noon home game. Cedric Hardimon, the Lead Pastor of Life Church of East Kansas City, will lead the services along with team chaplain Marcellus Casey beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Ford Tailgate District
The Ford Tailgate District, located in Lot M on the north side of the stadium closest to Lancer Lane, is a free space for all fans to enjoy drink specials, food trucks, tailgating games and live entertainment leading up to kickoff. The Ford Tailgate District will open at 8 a.m. on Sunday and will feature performances by DJ Lazer and Run With It.
GEHA Deck
The Chiefs introduced the GEHA Deck in 2019 as the home for two gameday traditions – the Drum Honoree and the Tony DiPardo Spirit Leader. 2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee and Chiefs Hall of Fame Coach Dick Vermeil will serve as this week's Drum Honoree while MaryAnne Metheny, CEO of Hope House, will serve as the DiPardo Spirit Leader.
Lamar Hunt Legacy Seat
To help celebrate the franchise's 60th season in 2019, the Kansas City Chiefs introduced the Lamar Hunt Legacy seat at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. For each home game, the club selects a Season Ticket Member to honor with this special recognition. The two gold seats are located in Section 121 of the lower bowl, symbolically positioned under Lamar Hunt's name in the team's Ring of Honor.
This week's Lamar Hunt Legacy Seat honoree is Frank Meyer. Meyer is a Vietnam War veteran that served in 1971 and 1972 as a Sergeant E5 in the United States Army. During his time in Vietnam, Meyer earned a Purple Heart for being wounded during combat. Meyer has been a Season Ticket Member since 2005 and he enjoys attending games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium with his wife, Kathy.
Hunt Family Foundation 50/50 Raffle
This week's 50/50 Raffle beneficiary is the Hunt Family Foundation. Raffle tickets are priced at 10 for $10, 60 for $20 and 150 tickets for $40.
Fans who are not at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday can also participate in the Hunt Family Foundation 50/50 Raffle by visiting www.chiefs.com/fans/5050raffle or via the Chiefs Mobile app. Online sales are currently live, but fans must be located in the states of Missouri or Kansas at the time they purchase a ticket online. In-person raffle tickets will remain on sale through the end of the third quarter. The winning ticket will be announced in-stadium and posted online during the fourth quarter of the game and winners do not need to be present to win. Credit and debit cards will be the only form of payment accepted by 50/50 Raffle sellers.
Cashless
All concession stands and retail points of sale are completely cashless. In addition to traditional scan and chip reader options for credit/debit cards, all fixed points of sale offer mobile tap or scan payment options, including Chiefs Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay. In-stadium hawkers and vendors are credit card only.
Safety and Security
The NFL's clear bag policy is in place for all events at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Fans can visit www.chiefs.com/stadium/clearbag for important information on the clear bag policy and a complete list of permitted and prohibited items. Although the clear bag policy is in place, guests are encouraged to avoid bringing a bag into the stadium, if at all possible, to expedite their entry process. Fans can visit www.chiefs.com/stadium/prohibitedpermitteditems for a complete list of permitted and prohibited items.
Guests will experience a more seamless entry through the new CEIA OPENGATE security screening technology at all stadium entry gates this season. As guests approach the stadium, they should keep items in their pockets and/or clear bags as they pass through the new advanced screening devices while following the direction of security personnel. All fans should keep moving through the screening gates at a normal pace, as there is no need to wait for the person in front or to stop unless otherwise directed.
If guests have questions or need assistance, including with accessible services, they can contact Fan Experience at (816) 920-4237 or by email at fanexperience@chiefs.com. Beginning at 6 a.m. on event day, guests can also text (816) 920-4237 with location and issue.
Timeline for Chiefs vs. Broncos on Sunday, January 1
7:30 a.m. – Parking Gates Open
8:00 a.m. – Ford Tailgate District Opens
9:30 a.m. – CommunityAmerica Club Level Gates Open
10:00 a.m. – All GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Gates Open
11:00 a.m. – Team Warm-Ups Begin
11:51 a.m. – Broncos Team Introduction
11:53 a.m. – Chiefs Team Introduction
11:57 a.m. – National Anthem
12:00 p.m. – Coin Toss
12:02 p.m. – Kickoff
